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ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

Credit Trends Remain Solid

Net Interest Margin Widening as Expected

Declares Common and Preferred Dividends

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNOB) (the “Company” or “ConnectOne”), parent company of ConnectOne Bank (the “Bank”), today reported net income (loss) available to common stockholders of $39.5 million for the third quarter of 2025 compared with $(21.8) million for the second quarter of 2025 and $15.7 million for the third quarter of 2024. Diluted earnings (loss) per share were $0.78 for the third quarter of 2025 compared with $(0.52) for the second quarter of 2025 and $0.41 for the third quarter of 2024. On June 1, 2025, the merger with The First of Long Island Corporation (“FLIC”) was completed, thus operating results for the second quarter include one month of activity from FLIC. Prior quarters include only the operations of ConnectOne. Return on average assets was 1.16%, (0.73)% and 0.70% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Return on average tangible common equity was 14.74%, (8.42)% and 6.93% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

Operating net income available to common stockholders was $35.5 million for the third quarter of 2025, $23.1 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $16.1 million for the third quarter of 2024. Operating diluted earnings per share were $0.70 for the third quarter of 2025, $0.55 for the second quarter of 2025 and $0.42 for the third quarter of 2024. The third quarter of 2025 results included several nonrecurring items that contributed to the overall increase in net income available to common stockholders and diluted EPS. Notably, these items included a $6.6 million Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”) and a $3.5 million defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain, which were partially offset by $2.9 million in merger and restructuring expenses. See additional discussion of these nonrecurring items in the “Operating Results” section below. Operating return on average assets was 1.05%, 0.89% and 0.72% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. Operating return on average tangible common equity was 12.55%, 9.29% and 7.03% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2024, respectively. See supplemental tables for a complete reconciliation of GAAP earnings to operating earnings, and other non-GAAP measures.

The increase in net income available to common stockholders and diluted earnings per share during the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $30.2 million reduction in the provision for credit losses. The decrease was primarily due to an initial provision of $27.4 million related to the merger with FLIC that was recorded during the second quarter of 2025. Also contributing to the increase in earnings was a $23.1 million increase in net interest income, a $15.0 million decrease in noninterest expenses and a $14.2 million increase in noninterest income. These items were partially offset by an increase in income tax expense of $21.3 million. The increase in net income available to common stockholders and diluted earnings per share during the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $41.1 million increase in net interest income and a $14.7 million increase in noninterest income. These increases were partially offset by an increase in noninterest expense of $20.0 million, an increase in income tax expense of $10.3 million, and an increase in the provision for credit losses of $1.7 million.

“ConnectOne’s strong third quarter performance highlights the team’s disciplined execution and commitment to deepening client relationships while delivering on the Bank’s strategic objectives,” commented Frank Sorrentino, ConnectOne’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “With our first full quarter post-merger, we’re operating seamlessly as one organization, realizing the positive financial benefits of the combination and expanded footprint.” 

“Supported by solid momentum across the business, our loan and deposit pipeline is healthy, further propelled by our expansion on Long Island. Our third quarter client deposits increased at an annualized rate of 4.0% since June 30, 2025 while loans increased over 5.0%.” Mr. Sorrentino added, “The merger has also significantly improved our loan and deposit mix, net interest margin, and profitability ratios. During the quarter, our net interest margin expanded five basis points sequentially to 3.11% while our spot margin exceeded 3.20% at quarter-end. Additionally, pre-provision net operating revenue increased to 1.61% from 1.52% last quarter and from 1.13% year-over-year.” 

“Our credit quality remains sound and stable, with nonperforming assets at just 0.28% and annualized net charge-offs below 0.20%. Noninterest income continues to build, operating efficiency is improving, and capital ratios remain strong with the Company’s total risk-based capital ratio at 13.88% and a tangible common equity ratio of 8.36%.” 

Mr. Sorrentino concluded, “To date, we’ve built a strong, high-performing franchise. Looking ahead, we’re maintaining a clear focus on our strategic priorities, driving profitable growth,  and creating sustainable long-term value for shareholders.”

Dividend Declarations

The Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on both its common stock and its outstanding preferred stock. A cash dividend on common stock of $0.18 per share will be paid on December 1, 2025, to common stockholders of record on November 14, 2025. A dividend of $0.328125 per depositary share, representing a 1/40th interest in a share of the Company’s 5.25% Fixed Rate Reset Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A, will also be paid on December 1, 2025 to holders of record on November 14, 2025.

Operating Results

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 was $103.2 million, an increase of $23.3 million, or 29.3%, from the second quarter of 2025. The increase from the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a 5 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.11% from 3.06%, and a 25.8% increase in average interest earning assets. The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The margin benefited from a 12 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits. The decrease in average costs of deposits was partially offset by increases in the cost of subordinated debentures and borrowings.  The Company redeemed $75 million of subordinated debentures with a rate of 9.92% on September 15, 2025. The net interest margin for the third quarter was negatively impacted by the outstanding subordinated debentures and by excess cash balances, due to merger-related re-positioning.

Fully taxable equivalent net interest income for the third quarter of 2025 increased $41.4 million, or 67.2%, from the third quarter of 2024, due to a 44 basis-point widening of the net interest margin to 3.11% from 2.67%, and a 43.1% increase in average interest earning assets. The increase in average interest-earning assets was primarily due to the merger with FLIC. The margin benefited from a 70 basis-point decrease in the average costs of deposits, including noninterest-bearing deposits, partially offset by an increase in cost of subordinated debt.

Noninterest income was $19.4 million in the third quarter of 2025, $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2025 and $4.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. During the third quarter of 2025, the Company realized a $6.6 million one-time benefit related to the ERTC, a federal program under the CARES Act intended to encourage employee retention during the COVID19 pandemic. Additionally, the Company also recognized a $3.5 million defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain. The gain resulted from freezing the FLIC defined benefit pension plan on September 30, 2025. Excluding the impact of these two non-recurring items, noninterest income increased $4.1 million during the third quarter of 2025 compared to the linked quarter. The increases were due to a $1.3 million increase in net gains on equity securities, a $1.3 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $0.8 million increase in BOLI income and a $0.7 million increase in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale (primarily SBA loans). The increases in deposit, loan and other income and BOLI income were primarily due to the merger with FLIC. Excluding the aforementioned ERTC and defined pension plan curtailment gain, noninterest income increased by $4.6 million during the third quarter compared to the third quarter of 2024. The increases were due to a $2.0 million increase in deposit, loan and other income, a $1.2 million increase in net gains on equity securities, a $0.8 million increase in BOLI income and a $0.5 million increase in net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale (primarily SBA loans). The increases in deposit, loan and other income and BOLI income were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Noninterest expenses were $58.7 million for the third quarter of 2025, $73.6 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $38.6 million for the third quarter of 2024. The decrease of $15.0 million during the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to a $28.8 million decrease in merger expenses, which was partially offset by a $7.2 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $1.9 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $1.6 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $1.0 million restructuring and exit charge. The $20.0 million increase in noninterest expenses for the third quarter of 2025 when compared to the third quarter of 2024 was primarily due to a $9.4 million increase in salaries and employee benefits, a $2.9 million increase in amortization of core deposit intangibles, a $2.2 million increase in occupancy and equipment expenses and a $1.2 million increase in merger expenses. The variances from the third quarter of 2025 to the third quarter of 2024 were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

Income tax expense (benefit) was $16.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, $(5.0) million for the second quarter of 2025 and $6.0 million for the third quarter of 2024. The effective tax rates were 28.4%, (19.7)% and 26.0% for the third quarter of 2025, second quarter of 2025 and third quarter of 2024, respectively. The variances in expense and rates for these periods were primarily due to the merger with FLIC. For 2026, our effective tax rate is estimated to be approximately 28.0%, reflecting statutory rates for metropolitan New York City, book/tax permanent differences, organizational structure and investment tax credits.

Asset Quality

The provision for credit losses was $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2025, $35.7 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $3.8 million for the third quarter of 2024. Included in the provision for the second quarter of 2025 was a $27.4 million initial provision for credit losses related to the FLIC merger. In each of the quarters presented, the provision for credit losses reflected net portfolio growth, charges related to individually evaluated loans, and changing macroeconomic forecasts and conditions.

Nonperforming assets, which includes nonaccrual loans and other real estate owned (the Bank had no other real estate owned during the periods reported), were $39.7 million as of September 30, 2025, $57.3 million as of December 31, 2024 and $51.3 million as of September 30, 2024. The decrease in nonaccrual loans was primarily due to the work out of three CRE relationships totaling $22.0 million. Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total assets were 0.28% as of September 30, 2025, 0.58% as of December 31, 2024 and 0.53% as of September 30, 2024. The ratio of nonaccrual loans to loans receivable was 0.35%, 0.69% and 0.63%, as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, respectively. The annualized net loan charge-offs ratio was 0.18% for the third quarter of 2025, 0.22% for the second quarter of 2025 and 0.17% for the third quarter of 2024.

The allowance for credit losses represented 1.38%, 1.00% and 1.02% of loans receivable as of September 30, 2025, December 31, 2024, and September 30, 2024, respectively. The allowance for credit losses related to the loan portfolio increased $73.8 million to $156.5 million, compared to $82.7 million as of December 31, 2024. The increase was primarily due to the FLIC merger: $43.3 million of allowance recorded through goodwill related to the purchased credit-deteriorated loans and $27.4 million reflecting the initial provision for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses as a percentage of nonaccrual loans was 394.5% as of September 30, 2025, 144.3% as of December 31, 2024 and 160.8% as of September 30, 2024. Criticized and classified loans as a percentage of loans receivable was 2.59% as of September 30, 2025, down from 2.68% as of December 31, 2024 and up from 2.23% as of September 30, 2024. Loans delinquent 30 to 89 days were 0.08% of loans receivable as of September 30, 2025, up from 0.04% as of December 31, 2024 and down from 0.16% as of September 30, 2024.

Selected Balance Sheet Items

The Company’s total assets were $14.0 billion as of September 30, 2025, compared to $9.9 billion as of December 31, 2024. Loans receivable were $11.3 billion as of September 30, 2025 and $8.3 billion as of December 31, 2024. Total deposits were $11.4 billion as of September 30, 2025 and $7.8 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total assets, loans receivable and total deposits were primarily due to the merger with FLIC.

The Company’s total stockholders’ equity was $1.5 billion as of September 30, 2025 and $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2024. The increase in total stockholders’ equity was primarily due to an increase in common stock of $270.8 million, which represented the fair value stock consideration issued for the FLIC merger, an increase in retained earnings of $13.5 million, and a decrease in the accumulated other comprehensive loss of $10.7 million. As of September 30, 2025, the Company’s tangible common equity ratio and tangible book value per share were 8.36% and $22.85, respectively, compared to 9.49% and $23.92, respectively, as of December 31, 2024. Total goodwill and other intangible assets were $278.7 million as of September 30, 2025, and $213.0 million as of December 31, 2024.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to the results presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), ConnectOne routinely supplements its evaluation with an analysis of certain non-GAAP measures. ConnectOne believes these non-GAAP financial measures, in addition to the related GAAP measures, provide meaningful information to investors in understanding our operating performance and trends. These non-GAAP measures have inherent limitations and are not required to be uniformly applied and are not audited. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for an analysis of results reported under GAAP. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures disclosed in this earnings release to the comparable GAAP measures are provided in the accompanying tables.

Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

Management will also host a conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET on October 30, 2025 to review the Company's financial performance and operating results. The conference call dial-in number is 1 (646) 307-1963, access code 6150571. Please dial in at least five minutes before the start of the call to register. An audio webcast of the conference call will be available to the public, on a listen-only basis, via the “Investor Relations” link on the Company's website https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, October 30, 2025 and ending on Thursday, November 6, 2025 by dialing 1 (609) 800-9909, access code 6150571. An online archive of the webcast will be available following the completion of the conference call at https://www.ConnectOneBank.com or at http://ir.connectonebank.com.

About ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc.

ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc., is a modern financial services company that operates, through its subsidiary, ConnectOne Bank, and the Bank’s fintech subsidiary, BoeFly, Inc. ConnectOne Bank is a high-performing commercial bank offering a full suite of banking & lending products and services that focus on small to middle-market businesses. BoeFly, Inc. is a fintech marketplace that connects borrowers in the franchise space with funding solutions through a network of partner banks. ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “CNOB,” and information about ConnectOne may be found at https://www.connectonebank.com.

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements which are based on certain assumptions and describe future plans, strategies, and expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” or similar expressions. The Company's ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, those factors set forth in Item 1A – Risk Factors of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as supplemented by the Company’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and changes in interest rates, general economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, monetary and fiscal policies of the U.S. Government, including policies of the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve Board, the quality or composition of the loan or investment portfolios, demand for loan products, deposit flows, competition, demand for financial services in the Company's market area, changes in accounting principles and guidelines and the impact of the health emergencies and natural disasters on the Company, its employees and operations, and its customers. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to publicly release the result of any revisions which may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. 

Investor Contact:
William S. Burns
Senior Executive Vice President & CFO
201.816.4474; bburns@cnob.com

Media Contact:
Shannan Weeks 
MikeWorldWide
732.299.7890; sweeks@mww.com

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
(in thousands)

  September 30,
2025

  December 31,
2024

  September 30,
2024

 
  (unaudited)       (unaudited)  
ASSETS            
Cash and due from banks $ 96,990     $ 57,816     $ 61,093    
Interest-bearing deposits with banks   445,744       298,672       186,155    
Cash and cash equivalents   542,734       356,488       247,248    
             
Investment securities   1,252,202       612,847       646,713    
Equity securities   20,133       20,092       20,399    
             
Loans held-for-sale         743          
             
Loans receivable   11,303,636       8,274,810       8,111,976    
Less: Allowance for credit losses - loans   156,499       82,685       82,494    
Net loans receivable   11,147,137       8,192,125       8,029,482    
             
Investment in restricted stock, at cost   51,516       40,449       42,772    
Bank premises and equipment, net   55,888       28,447       29,068    
Accrued interest receivable   60,630       45,498       46,951    
Bank owned life insurance   367,767       243,672       242,016    
Right of use operating lease assets   29,283       14,489       14,211    
Goodwill   215,611       208,372       208,372    
Core deposit intangibles   63,119       4,639       4,935    
Other assets   217,565       111,739       107,436    
Total assets $ 14,023,585     $ 9,879,600     $ 9,639,603    
             
LIABILITIES            
Deposits:            
Noninterest-bearing $ 2,513,102     $ 1,422,044     $ 1,262,568    
Interest-bearing   8,856,193       6,398,070       6,261,537    
  Total deposits   11,369,295       7,820,114       7,524,105    
Borrowings   833,443       688,064       742,133    
Subordinated debentures, net   201,677       79,944       79,818    
Operating lease liabilities   33,185       15,498       15,252    
Other liabilities   47,641       34,276       38,799    
Total liabilities   12,485,241       8,637,896       8,400,107    
             
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES            
             
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY            
Preferred stock   110,927       110,927       110,927    
Common stock   857,765       586,946       586,946    
Additional paid-in capital   37,934       36,347       34,995    
Retained earnings   644,944       631,446       619,497    
Treasury stock   (76,116 )     (76,116 )     (76,116 )  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (37,110 )     (47,846 )     (36,753 )  
Total stockholders' equity   1,538,344       1,241,704       1,239,496    
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 14,023,585     $ 9,879,600     $ 9,639,603    
             

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(dollars in thousands, except for per share data)

  Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended  
  09/30/25   09/30/24   09/30/25   09/30/24  
Interest income                
Interest and fees on loans $ 165,937   $ 119,280   $ 413,604   $ 359,513  
Interest and dividends on investment securities:                
  Taxable   12,033     4,740     24,457     13,757  
  Tax-exempt   2,014     1,119     4,530     3,394  
  Dividends   1,081     1,048     2,758     3,390  
Interest on federal funds sold and other short-term investments   6,644     4,055     13,179     9,802  
  Total interest income   187,709     130,242     458,528     389,856  
Interest expense                
Deposits   75,209     63,785     189,440     186,278  
Borrowings   10,483     5,570     22,432     20,952  
  Total interest expense   85,692     69,355     211,872     207,230  
                 
Net interest income   102,017     60,887     246,656     182,626  
Provision for credit losses   5,500     3,800     44,700     10,300  
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   96,517     57,087     201,956     172,326  
                 
Noninterest income                
Deposit, loan and other income   3,836     1,817     8,412     5,063  
Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain   3,501         3,501      
Employee retention tax credit   6,608         6,608      
Income on bank owned life insurance   2,931     2,145     6,602     5,486  
Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale   859     343     1,372     2,126  
Net gains on equity securities   1,674     432     2,550     309  
  Total noninterest income   19,409     4,737     29,045     12,984  
                 
Noninterest expenses                
Salaries and employee benefits   32,401     22,957     80,212     67,809  
Occupancy and equipment   5,122     2,889     11,280     8,797  
FDIC insurance   2,400     1,800     6,200     5,400  
Professional and consulting   2,929     2,147     7,893     5,998  
Marketing and advertising   771     635     2,206     1,925  
Information technology and communications   5,243     4,464     14,639     13,051  
Restructuring and exit charges   994         994      
Merger expenses   1,898     742     33,963     742  
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge           327      
Amortization of core deposit intangibles   3,196     297     4,726     939  
Other expenses   3,719     2,710     9,187     8,639  
  Total noninterest expenses   58,673     38,641     171,627     113,300  
                 
Income before income tax expense   57,253     23,183     59,374     72,010  
Income tax expense   16,277     6,022     18,449     18,588  
Net income   40,976     17,161     40,925     53,422  
Preferred dividends   1,509     1,509     4,527     4,527  
Net income available to common stockholders $ 39,467   $ 15,652   $ 36,398   $ 48,895  
                 
Earnings per common share:                
Basic $ 0.79   $ 0.41   $ 0.83   $ 1.27  
Diluted   0.78     0.41     0.83     1.27  
                 

ConnectOne's management believes that the supplemental financial information, including non-GAAP measures provided below, is useful to investors. The non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, and are not necessarily comparable to non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

  As of  
  Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,  
  2025
  2025
  2025
  2024
  2024
 
Selected Financial Data (dollars in thousands)  
Total assets $ 14,023,585     $ 13,915,738     $ 9,759,255     $ 9,879,600     $ 9,639,603    
Loans receivable:                    
Commercial   1,613,421       1,597,590       1,483,392       1,522,308       1,505,743    
Commercial real estate   4,310,159       4,285,663       3,356,943       3,384,319       3,261,160    
Multifamily   3,420,465       3,348,308       2,490,256       2,506,782       2,482,258    
Commercial construction   728,615       681,222       617,593       616,246       616,087    
Residential   1,233,305       1,254,646       256,555       249,691       250,249    
Consumer   2,166       1,709       1,604       1,136       835    
Gross loans   11,308,131       11,169,138       8,206,343       8,280,482       8,116,332    
Net deferred loan fees   (4,495 )     (4,661 )     (5,209 )     (5,672 )     (4,356 )  
Loans receivable   11,303,636       11,164,477       8,201,134       8,274,810       8,111,976    
Loans held-for-sale         1,027       202       743       -    
Total loans $ 11,303,636     $ 11,165,504     $ 8,201,336     $ 8,275,553     $ 8,111,976    
                     
Investment and equity securities $ 1,272,335     $ 1,246,907     $ 655,665     $ 632,939     $ 667,112    
Goodwill and other intangible assets   278,730       281,926       212,732       213,011       213,307    
Deposits:                    
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 2,513,102     $ 2,424,529     $ 1,319,196     $ 1,422,044     $ 1,262,568    
Time deposits   2,977,952       3,065,015       2,550,223       2,557,200       2,614,187    
Other interest-bearing deposits   5,878,241       5,788,943       3,897,811       3,840,870       3,647,350    
Total deposits $ 11,369,295     $ 11,278,487     $ 7,767,230     $ 7,820,114     $ 7,524,105    
                     
Borrowings $ 833,443     $ 783,859     $ 613,053     $ 688,064     $ 742,133    
Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)   201,677       276,500       80,071       79,944       79,818    
Total stockholders' equity   1,538,344       1,496,431       1,252,939       1,241,704       1,239,496    
                     
Quarterly Average Balances                    
Total assets $ 14,050,585     $ 11,108,430     $ 9,748,605     $ 9,563,446     $ 9,742,853    
Loans receivable:                    
Commercial $ 1,583,673     $ 1,486,245     $ 1,488,962     $ 1,487,850     $ 1,485,777    
Commercial real estate (including multifamily)   7,630,195       6,404,302       5,852,342       5,733,188       5,752,467    
Commercial construction   704,170       643,115       610,859       631,022       628,740    
Residential   1,241,375       587,118       256,430       250,589       252,975    
Consumer   6,747       5,759       5,687       5,204       7,887    
Gross loans   11,166,160       9,126,539       8,214,280       8,107,853       8,127,846    
Net deferred loan fees   (4,418 )     (5,097 )     (5,525 )     (4,727 )     (4,513 )  
Loans receivable   11,161,742       9,121,442       8,208,755       8,103,126       8,123,333    
Loans held-for-sale   318       352       259       498       83    
Total loans $ 11,162,060     $ 9,121,794     $ 8,209,014     $ 8,103,624     $ 8,123,416    
                     
Investment and equity securities $ 1,274,000     $ 845,614     $ 655,191     $ 653,988     $ 650,897    
Goodwill and other intangible assets   280,814       235,848       212,915       213,205       213,502    
Deposits:                    
Noninterest-bearing demand $ 2,486,993     $ 1,680,653     $ 1,305,722     $ 1,304,699     $ 1,259,912    
Time deposits   3,019,848       2,662,411       2,480,990       2,478,163       2,625,329    
Other interest-bearing deposits   5,889,230       4,463,648       3,888,131       3,838,575       3,747,427    
Total deposits $ 11,396,071     $ 8,806,712     $ 7,674,843     $ 7,621,437     $ 7,632,668    
                     
Borrowings $ 783,994     $ 723,303     $ 686,391     $ 648,300     $ 717,586    
Subordinated debentures (net of debt issuance costs)   263,511       170,802       79,988       79,862       79,735    
Total stockholders' equity   1,513,892       1,344,254       1,254,373       1,241,738       1,234,724    
 
  Three Months Ended  
  Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,  
  2025
  2025
  2025
  2024
  2024
 
  (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)  
Net interest income $ 102,017     $ 78,883     $ 65,756     $ 64,711     $ 60,887    
Provision for credit losses   5,500       35,700       3,500       3,500       3,800    
Net interest income after provision for credit losses   96,517       43,183       62,256       61,211       57,087    
Noninterest income                    
Deposit, loan and other income   3,836       2,570       2,006       1,798       1,817    
Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain   3,501                            
Employee retention tax credit   6,608                            
Income on bank owned life insurance   2,931       2,087       1,584       1,656       2,145    
Net gains on sale of loans held-for-sale   859       181       332       597       343    
Net gains (losses) on equity securities   1,674       347       529       (307 )     432    
Total noninterest income   19,409       5,185       4,451       3,744       4,737    
Noninterest expenses                    
Salaries and employee benefits   32,401       25,233       22,578       22,244       22,957    
Occupancy and equipment   5,122       3,478       2,680       2,818       2,889    
FDIC insurance   2,400       2,000       1,800       1,800       1,800    
Professional and consulting   2,929       2,598       2,366       2,449       2,147    
Marketing and advertising   771       840       595       495       635    
Information technology and communications   5,243       4,792       4,604       4,523       4,464    
Restructuring and exit charges   994                            
Merger expenses   1,898       30,745       1,320       863       742    
Branch closing expenses                     477          
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge               327                
Amortization of core deposit intangible   3,196       1,251       279       296       297    
Other expenses   3,719       2,712       2,756       2,533       2,710    
Total noninterest expenses   58,673       73,649       39,305       38,498       38,641    
                     
Income (loss) before income tax expense   57,253       (25,281 )     27,402       26,457       23,183    
Income tax expense (benefit)   16,277       (4,988 )     7,160       6,086       6,022    
Net income (loss)   40,976       (20,293 )     20,242       20,371       17,161    
Preferred dividends   1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509    
Net income (loss) available to common stockholders $ 39,467     $ (21,802 )   $ 18,733     $ 18,862     $ 15,652    
                     
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding   50,462,030       42,173,758       38,511,237       38,519,581       38,525,484    
Diluted EPS $ 0.78     $ (0.52 )   $ 0.49     $ 0.49     $ 0.41    
                     
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Operating Net Income:                    
Net income (loss) $ 40,976     $ (20,293 )   $ 20,242     $ 20,371     $ 17,161    
Restructuring and exit charges   994                            
Merger expenses   1,898       30,745       1,320       863       742    
Estimated state tax liability on intercompany dividends         3,000                      
Initial provision for credit losses related to merger         27,418                      
Branch closing expenses                     477          
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge               327                
Amortization of core deposit intangibles   3,196       1,251       279       296       297    
Net (gains) losses on equity securities   (1,674 )     (347 )     (529 )     307       (432 )  
Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain   (3,501 )                          
Employee retention tax credit   (6,608 )                          
Tax impact of adjustments   1,737       (17,168 )     (420 )     (585 )     (171 )  
Operating net income $ 37,018     $ 24,606     $ 21,219     $ 21,729     $ 17,597    
Preferred dividends   1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509       1,509    
Operating net income available to common stockholders $ 35,509     $ 23,097     $ 19,710     $ 20,220     $ 16,088    
                     
Operating diluted EPS (non-GAAP)(1) $ 0.70     $ 0.55     $ 0.51     $ 0.52     $ 0.42    
                     
Return on Assets Measures                    
Average assets $ 14,050,585     $ 11,108,430     $ 9,748,605     $ 9,563,446     $ 9,742,853    
Return on avg. assets   1.16   %   (0.73 ) %   0.84   %   0.84   %   0.70   %
Operating return on avg. assets (non-GAAP)(2)   1.05       0.89       0.88       0.90       0.72    
Pre-provision net operating revenue (“PPNR”) return on avg. assets (non-GAAP)(3)   1.61       1.52       1.34       1.31       1.13    
                                         
(1)Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.
(2)Operating net income divided by average assets.
(3)Net income before income tax expense, provision for credit losses, merger charges, BOLI restructuring charges, restructuring and exit charges, employee retention tax credit, defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain, amortization of core deposit intangibles and net gains on equity securities divided by average assets.
 
  Three Months Ended  
  Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,  
  2025
  2025
  2025
  2024
  2024
 
Return on Equity Measures (dollars in thousands)  
Average stockholders' equity $ 1,513,892     $ 1,344,254     $ 1,254,373     $ 1,241,738     $ 1,234,724    
Less: average preferred stock   (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )  
Average common equity $ 1,402,965     $ 1,233,327     $ 1,143,446     $ 1,130,811     $ 1,123,797    
Less: average intangible assets   (280,814 )     (235,848 )     (212,915 )     (213,205 )     (213,502 )  
Average tangible common equity $ 1,122,151     $ 997,479     $ 930,531     $ 917,606     $ 910,295    
Return on avg. common equity (GAAP)   11.16   %   (7.09 ) %   6.64   %   6.64   %   5.54   %
Operating return on avg. common equity (non-GAAP)(4)   10.04       7.51       6.99       7.11       5.70    
Return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(5)   14.74       (8.42 )     8.25       8.27       6.93    
Operating return on avg. tangible common equity (non-GAAP)(6)   12.55       9.29       8.59       8.77       7.03    
                     
Efficiency Measures                    
Total noninterest expenses $ 58,673     $ 73,649     $ 39,305     $ 38,498     $ 38,641    
Restructuring and exit charges   (994 )                          
Merger expenses   (1,898 )     (30,745 )     (1,320 )     (863 )     (742 )  
Branch closing expenses                     (477 )        
Bank owned life insurance restructuring charge               (327 )              
Amortization of core deposit intangibles   (3,196 )     (1,251 )     (279 )     (296 )     (297 )  
Operating noninterest expense $ 52,585     $ 41,653     $ 37,379     $ 36,862     $ 37,602    
                     
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 103,155     $ 79,810     $ 66,580     $ 65,593     $ 61,710    
Noninterest income   19,409       5,185       4,451       3,744       4,737    
Defined benefit pension plan curtailment gain   (3,501 )                          
Employee retention tax credit   (6,608 )                          
Net (gains) losses on equity securities   (1,674 )     (347 )     (529 )     307       (432 )  
Operating revenue $ 110,781     $ 84,648     $ 70,502     $ 69,644     $ 66,015    
                     
Operating efficiency ratio (non-GAAP)(7)   47.5   %   49.2   %   53.0   %   52.9   %   57.0   %
                     
Net Interest Margin                    
Average interest-earning assets $ 13,172,443     $ 10,468,589     $ 9,224,712     $ 9,117,201     $ 9,206,038    
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis) $ 103,155     $ 79,810     $ 66,580     $ 65,593     $ 61,710    
Net interest margin (non-GAAP)   3.11   %   3.06   %   2.93   %   2.86   %   2.67   %
                     
(4)Operating net income available to common stockholders divided by average common equity.
(5)Net income available to common stockholders, excluding amortization of intangible assets, divided by average tangible common equity.
(6)Operating net income available to common stockholders, divided by average tangible common equity.
(7)Operating noninterest expense divided by operating revenue.
 
  As of  
  Sept. 30,   Jun. 30,   Mar. 31,   Dec. 31,   Sept. 30,  
  2025
  2025
  2025
  2024
  2024
 
Capital Ratios and Book Value per Share (dollars in thousands, except for per share data)  
Stockholders equity $ 1,538,344     $ 1,496,431     $ 1,252,939     $ 1,241,704     $ 1,239,496    
Less: preferred stock   (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )     (110,927 )  
Common equity $ 1,427,417     $ 1,385,504     $ 1,142,012     $ 1,130,777     $ 1,128,569    
Less: intangible assets   (278,730 )     (281,926 )     (212,732 )     (213,011 )     (213,307 )  
Tangible common equity $ 1,148,687     $ 1,103,578     $ 929,280     $ 917,766     $ 915,262    
                     
Total assets $ 14,023,585     $ 13,915,738     $ 9,759,255     $ 9,879,600     $ 9,639,603    
Less: intangible assets   (278,730 )     (281,926 )     (212,732 )     (213,011 )     (213,307 )  
Tangible assets $ 13,744,855     $ 13,633,812     $ 9,546,523     $ 9,666,589     $ 9,426,296    
                     
Common shares outstanding   50,273,089       50,270,162       38,469,975       38,370,317       38,368,217    
                     
Common equity ratio (GAAP)   10.18   %   9.96   %   11.70   %   11.45   %   11.71   %
Tangible common equity ratio (non-GAAP)(8)   8.36       8.09       9.73       9.49       9.71    
                     
Regulatory capital ratios (Bancorp):                    
Leverage ratio   9.35   %   11.58   %   11.33   %   11.33   %   11.10   %
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio   10.17       10.04       11.14       10.97       11.07    
Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio   11.17       11.06       12.46       12.29       12.42    
Risk-based total capital ratio   13.88       14.35       14.29       14.11       14.29    
                     
Regulatory capital ratios (Bank):                    
Leverage ratio   10.35   %   12.81   %   11.67   %   11.66   %   11.43   %
Common equity Tier 1 risk-based ratio   12.37       12.22       12.82       12.63       12.79    
Risk-based Tier 1 capital ratio   12.37       12.22       12.82       12.63       12.79    
Risk-based total capital ratio   13.38       13.24       13.79       13.60       13.77    
                     
Book value per share (GAAP) $ 28.39     $ 27.56     $ 29.69     $ 29.47     $ 29.41    
Tangible book value per share (non-GAAP)(9)   22.85       21.95       24.16       23.92       23.85    
                     
Net Loan Charge-offs (Recoveries):                    
Net loan charge-offs (recoveries):                    
Charge-offs $ 5,173     $ 5,039     $ 3,555     $ 3,363     $ 3,559    
Recoveries   (38 )     (118 )     (155 )     (29 )     (53 )  
Net loan charge-offs $ 5,135     $ 4,921     $ 3,400     $ 3,334     $ 3,506    
Net loan charge-offs as a % of average loans receivable (annualized)   0.18   %   0.22   %   0.17   %   0.16   %   0.17   %
                     
Asset Quality                    
Nonaccrual loans $ 39,671     $ 39,228     $ 49,860     $ 57,310     $ 51,300    
Other real estate owned                              
Nonperforming assets $ 39,671     $ 39,228     $ 49,860     $ 57,310     $ 51,300    
                     
Allowance for credit losses - loans (“ACL”) $ 156,499     $ 156,190     $ 82,403     $ 82,685     $ 82,494    
Less: nonaccretable credit marks   43,336       43,336       173       173       173    
ACL excluding nonaccretable credit marks $ 113,163     $ 112,854     $ 82,230     $ 82,512     $ 82,321    
                     
Loans receivable   11,303,636       11,164,477       8,201,134       8,274,810       8,111,976    
                     
Nonaccrual loans as a % of loans receivable   0.35   %   0.35   %   0.61   %   0.69   %   0.63   %
Nonperforming assets as a % of total assets   0.28       0.28       0.51       0.58       0.53    
ACL as a % of loans receivable   1.38       1.40       1.00       1.00       1.02    
ACL excluding nonaccretable credit marks as a % of loans receivable   1.00       1.01       1.00       1.00       1.01    
ACL as a % of nonaccrual loans   394.5       398.2       165.3       144.3       160.8    
                     
(8)Tangible common equity divided by tangible assets
(9)Tangible common equity divided by common shares outstanding at period-end
 

CONNECTONE BANCORP, INC.
NET INTEREST MARGIN ANALYSIS

(dollars in thousands)

  September 30, 2025 June 30, 2025 September 30, 2024
Interest-earning assets: Average
Balance
  Interest   Rate(7)     Average
Balance
  Interest   Rate(7)     Average
Balance
  Interest   Rate(7)  
Investment securities(1) (2) $ 1,355,775     $ 14,581     4.27 %   $ 935,996     $ 9,234     3.96 %   $ 736,946     $ 6,157     3.32 %
Loans receivable and loans held-for-sale(2) (3) (4)   11,162,060       166,541     5.92       9,121,794       132,865     5.84       8,123,416       119,805     5.87  
Federal funds sold and interest-                                        
bearing deposits with banks   605,344       6,644     4.35       367,309       4,070     4.44       304,009       4,056     5.31  
Restricted investment in bank stock   49,264       1,081     8.71       43,490       788     7.27       41,667       1,048     10.01  
Total interest-earning assets   13,172,443       188,847     5.69       10,468,589       146,957     5.63       9,206,038       131,066     5.66  
Allowance for loan losses   (159,157 )               (98,030 )               (83,355 )          
Noninterest-earning assets   1,037,299                 737,871                 620,170            
Total assets $ 14,050,585               $ 11,108,430               $ 9,742,853            
                                         
Interest-bearing liabilities:                                        
Money market deposits   3,041,528       24,578     3.21       2,016,336       15,467     3.08       1,607,941       13,610     3.37  
Savings deposits   949,775       7,198     3.01       777,951       6,172     3.18       508,183       4,335     3.39  
Time deposits   3,019,848       30,072     3.95       2,662,411       26,636     4.01       2,625,329       30,245     4.58  
Other interest-bearing deposits   1,897,927       13,361     2.79       1,669,361       11,964     2.87       1,631,303       15,595     3.80  
Total interest-bearing deposits   8,909,078       75,209     3.35       7,126,059       60,239     3.39       6,372,756       63,785     3.98  
                                         
Borrowings   783,994       4,550     2.30       723,303       3,530     1.96       717,586       4,239     2.35  
Subordinated debentures   263,511       5,917     8.91       170,802       3,361     7.89       79,735       1,312     6.55  
Finance lease   1,068       16     5.94       1,139       17     5.99       1,349       20     5.90  
Total interest-bearing liabilities   9,957,651       85,692     3.41       8,021,303       67,147     3.36       7,171,426       69,356     3.85  
                                         
Noninterest-bearing demand deposits   2,486,993                 1,680,653                 1,259,912            
Other liabilities   92,049                 62,220                 76,791            
Total noninterest-bearing liabilities   2,579,042                 1,742,873                 1,336,703            
Stockholders' equity   1,513,892                 1,344,254                 1,234,724            
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 14,050,585               $ 11,108,430               $ 9,742,853            
                                         
Net interest income (tax equivalent basis)       103,155                 79,810                 61,710        
Net interest spread(5)         2.28 %           2.27 %           1.82 %
                                         
Net interest margin(6)         3.11 %           3.06 %           2.67 %
                                         
Tax equivalent adjustment       (1,138 )               (927 )               (823 )      
Net interest income     $ 102,017               $ 78,883               $ 60,887        
                                         
(1)Average balances are calculated on amortized cost.
(2)Interest income is presented on a tax equivalent basis using 21% federal tax rate.
(3)Includes loan fee income.
(4)Loans include nonaccrual loans.
(5)Represents difference between the average yield on interest-earning assets and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities and is presented on a tax equivalent basis.
(6)Represents net interest income on a tax equivalent basis divided by average total interest-earning assets.
(7)Rates are annualized.

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